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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,887.76, 544,270.20 and 110,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,887.76, 544,270.20 and 110,107.28 is: 165,142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,887.76 : 544,270.20 = 110,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,887.76/544,270.20 = 110,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,887.76x = 544,270.20 × 110,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,887.76x = 59,928,111,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,928,111,307.06/362,887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,142.28

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